A frontrunner of the Chicago Police Division is cracking down on the unprofessional look of some officers and threatening self-discipline for many who do not current themselves effectively, based on an inside memo obtained by the Chicago Solar-Instances.
Officers had been reminded to ensure their uniforms had been “clean and serviceable” with out holes or tears, and instructed to not put on hoodies beneath uniforms or tactical pants. They had been additionally instructed that shirts needs to be worn “under the quarter zip,” based on the Solar-Instances report.
They have to additionally abstain from having “faddish” hairstyles, goatees or carrying earrings whereas on responsibility. Solely impartial coloured nail polish is allowed.
“We have spoken about this for the past 18 months and we are still not addressing the officers in the districts in regards to this!” Space 5 Deputy Chief William Betancourt reportedly stated within the memo addressed to commanders of districts beneath Space 5.
Chicago Cops had been reminded to comply with the costume pointers or face penalties, a Chicago Solar-Instances report stated. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune Information Service by way of Getty Photographs))
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Roll calls will now embody a uniform and look inspection and people who are present in violation of the costume code will likely be written up, based on the report.
District officers, supervisors, commanders and captains may face disciplinary motion for repeated uniform and look guideline violations, the report stated.
“If you cannot handle your positions/ranks and do what is asked of all supervisors, please let me know, l will ask the Chief to assign someone who can,” Betancourt reportedly stated within the e mail.
Chicago Cops had been scolded for his or her untidy look, based on a memo obtained by the Chicago Solar-Instances. (Chicago Police Division)
Supervisors ought to take into account how officers current themselves when handing out merit-based promotions, Betancourt additionally reportedly suggested.
“I will be attending roll calls unannounced, if your Lts and Sgts cannot get this together, they can expect to be written up as well,” he stated.
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